2021 Technical Program
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6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Exhibitor Tabletop (Move-In)
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration is Open
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Dan Meyer, ADPI
8:10 AM - 9:00 AM
Keynote Address: Membrane Separation Technologies: Challenges and Opportunities
Syed S.H. Rizvi, International Professor, Food Process Engineering, Department of Food Science, Cornell University
Innovative membrane separation processes have been constantly evolving and growing worldwide due to their separation efficiencies, reduced energy consumption, low maintenance cost and environmentally benign impact. As one of the green and non-thermal processing technologies, their applications in the fields of food and life sciences have accelerated in recent years. Yet, constraints like concentration polarization, fouling, flux reduction and other operational parameters continue to pose critical challenges to new and emerging applications and need to be better understood. This presentation will focus on why new strategies for membrane-based separations are required to address the market demand for different membrane separation systems for different applications and to take advantage of the opportunities.
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Achieving Greatest Value from Element Autopsy & Analysis
A live demonstration, Solecta Membranes
From safety and brand risk, to sustained revenue growth, membrane system performance impacts many key business drivers. When performance suffers, element autopsy & analysis are critical tools often used to diagnose the problem. However, how can this work provide understanding into process solutions and deliver more than just opportunity for cost avoidance? Please join Solecta for a live demonstration to learn how combining element autopsy & analysis with applications expertise provides valuable insights that drive quality and profit.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Networking Break
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Track 1
Session #1
Specialized Membrane Systems for Unique Applications
Track 2
Session #2
Process Optimization & Best Practices in use of Membrane Technology
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Session Chair - Mark Braun, Product Manager, GEA
Session Chair - RJ Twiford, Director of Sales, MSS-Membrane System Specialists
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Innovative Reverse Osmosis Membranes for Concentration of Caustic Solutions
Henia Pransky, Sr. Vice President of Membrane Operations, Koch Separation Solutions
Process improvements to extend operational performance of a Dairy RO plant
Ryan Hertel, Channel Sales Manager Food & Dairy, SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
Rethinking Membrane Selection Technique & Operation
K. Saagar Vijayaragavan, PhD, Complete Filtration Resources
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Electrodialysis Technology: Turning waste streams into high value products
Jamie Vinsant, Product Manager for Electrodialysis Products , SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions
Real time efficiency measurement of a concentration membrane
Olivier Reglat, F&B Industry Manager, Krohne Inc.
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Luncheon
Session #1 continued
Specialized Membrane Systems for Unique Applications
Session #2 continued
Process Optimization & Best Practices in use of Membrane Technology
1:30 PM - 1:35 PM
Session Chair - Mike Klein, Agropur
Session Chair - Felicity Plansky, Hydrite
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Harnessing the potential of industrial byproducts and effluents by converting them to value-added products or reusing within the factory
Mark Braun, Product Manager, GEA
TBA
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Novel Food Processing Applications for Spiral-wound Membranes
Alan Franks, Engineering Manager, Hydranautics
Always a 2nd set of eyes with Hydri-Vision
Jamison Vanden Einde, Director of Commercial Technology, Hydrite Chemical Co.
2:40 PM – 3:15 PM
Afternoon Networking Break
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Session #3
Membrane Fouling, Cleaning, Chemicals & CIP
Session #2 continued
Process Optimization & Best Practices in use of Membrane Technology
3:15 PM - 3:20 PM
Session Chair - Felicity Plansky, Hydrite
Session Chair - Dave Anderson, Idaho Milk Products
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
The Right Choice - Successful Journey in Cleaning Membrane Systems Without NPE-Surfactants
John Koehl, Senior Chemist, Ecolab
IMembrane screening: The link between idea and industrial realization of membrane processes
Kevin van Koerten, Project Manager, NIZO
3:55 PM - 4:25 PM
CIP more than just pH and temperature
Ronni Rasmussen, Application Specialist Membranes, Novadan
Real-world Experience with MBR Operations in Dairy, Food, and Beverage Process Wastewater Applications
Henry & Thomas Probst, President, The Probst Group, LLC & Symphonic Water Solutions
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
When is Membrane Cleaning Complete? Using Hydrite Membrane SLM ™
Mark Dunston, Membrane Techincal Specialist, Hydrite Chemical Co.
Application Development Utilizing Spiral Membrane and Plate & Frame Pilot Systems
Michael Ballard, Business Development Manager-Membranes, Alfa Laval, Inc.
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Networking Reception
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration is Open
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
Opening Remarks
Dan Meyer, ADPI
8:10 AM - 9:00 AM
Keynote Address: What’s Next in Consumer Driven Innovation?
Suvash Kafley, Vice President, Research and Development, Milk Specialties Global
Membrane technology developer and suppliers has been working relentlessly to innovate and meet the user needs since it was first used in dairy processing around 1960s. Membrane technology has been very versatile on adapting the demand of its users so far, but the customers/user needs are changing faster than ever before. It is driven by current global challenge and consumers demand for healthier, personalized and convenient option. We will need to fractionate/concentrate products, optimize process and reduce waste in most efficient way while communicating sustainability stories. Thus, future adds complexity and processing challenges so, we will need to collectively work together to find solutions.
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Decision Making in Membrane Processing Panel
Moderator : Phil Tong, Professor Emeritus California Polytechnic State University, ADPI
Panelists include David Olson, Ph.D., Suez; Carl Garcia, Hydrite; Dan Garcia, Idaho Milk Products; GEA
1) How to decide the best balance between Capital vs. Operating Costs?
2) Useful Life of Membranes - warning signs, when to replace?
3) Flux Decline - Decisions on when to clean and when to replace?
4) Yield Loss - How to measure and when to take action and what action to take?
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Networking Break
Track 1
Session #4
New Membranes & New Technologies
Track 2
Session #5
Membrane Chemistry, Process, System Design & Modules
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Session Chair - John Peichel
Session Chair - Reda Yacoub, Solecta Membranes
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Nanofiltration improvements from graphene oxide membranes
Shreya Dave, CEO, Via Separations
Research and Development of Heat-Sterilizable Membrane Module
Satoko Hatahira (Kanamori), Senior Researcher, Toray Industries, Incorporated.
11:10 AM - 11:40 PM
TBA
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Membrane Cleaning Common Mistakes - New Solutions to Old Problems
Dave Gebhart, Senior Technical & Business Support Manager, DeLaval
Total Cost of Ownership – A Practical Application
Melinda Burn, PhD, Vice President Strategic Marketing, Solecta
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Luncheon
Session #6
Practical Issues for Membrane Operators & Plant Engineers
Session #7
Wastewater Applications
1:30 PM - 1:35 PM
Session Chair - Bob Tyler, Pall Corp.
Session Chair - Travis White, CFR
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM
Cleaning and Sanitizing of Processing Equipment
Gabe Miller, Independent Consultant, EAS Consulting Group
Using stainless steel ultrafiltration and a combination of forward and reverse osmosis to turn manure into organic fertilizers and clean water
Robert Levine, CEO & Founder, Digested Organics
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Can Dairy Plants Survive Without Membranes TODAY?
John Haake, Director of Manufacturing Process, Great Lakes Cheese
Unique Applications of Tubular Crossflow Ultrafiltration Membranes in Wastewater Treatment to Reduce Operating Costs
Shane Wiercinski, Director - Wastewater Solutions, Complete Filtration Resources
2:40 PM - 3:15 PM
Afternoon Networking Break
Session #8
Dairy Applications/ Cleaning & Others
Session #9 continued
Non-Dairy Beverages & Other
3:15 PM - 3:20 PM
Session Chair - Paul Schact, Ecolab
Session Chair - RJ Twiford, Porifera
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Part 1. Ultrafiltration to Produce Heat Stable WPI.
Part 2. Soluble Casein Concentrate for Extreme Cheese Yield
Mike Molitor, Process Pilot Plant Manager, UW-Madison Center for Dairy Research
Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis to Increase or Decrease the pH of Fruit Juices or Other Liquid Food Products
Daniel Bar, VP, Sales and Business Development, Ameridia Innovative Solutions, Inc.
3:55 PM - 4:25 PM
Opportunities and Challenges of Membrane Cleaning
Stephan Doerries, Lead Chemist, Ecolab
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Understanding the Role of Membrane Technology for Plant based Beverages and Proteins
Shanti Bhushan, Senior Process Development, GEA
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Membranes for Biomass Conversion to Fuels
Birgir Norddahl, Associate Professor, University of Southern Denmark
Concentration and Dealcoholization of Beer with PFO Systems
Jennifer Klare, Senior Director of Applications, Porifera
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Exhibitor Dismantle (Move-Out)
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM
Load Bus / Depart Hotel
8:10 AM - 3:00 PM
TOUR A
GEA
TOUR B
Suez
12:30 PM
Return to Hotel
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